jrlx's 2016 Yearbook

[jrlx]

Dear all,

 

This year was particularly unproductive model-wise. I just managed to finish three models, two of which had been started in 2015. However, I started a few more, to add to my collection of unfinished models.

 

Anyway, here are the three finished models, with links to the WIP and RFI threads. Thanks for looking and for your unfailing support during the builds.

 

1. Helmut Wick's Bf 109 E4, October 1940 (Battle of Britain) (Tamiya 1/72)

This one was started in the Battle of Britain GB, in the Summer of 2015, but I only managed to finished it in the KUTA VIII GB, in January 2016. It's the first model I finished which used PE and the camouflage is stippled, with just a bit of mottling. More info can be found in the RFI and WIP.

 

A few pictures:

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2. Revell Fokker Dr.I triplane 1/72 (Red Baron)

This one was also started in 2015, and was intended to be a quick build ( I know... I know...). I just managed to finish it in 2016, after several setbacks with the matte varnish and the CA glue for the really simple rigging. If you're interested to find out more, you can read the RFI and the WIP threads. It should be mentioned this was my first use of PE stretchers to add detail to the rigging.

 

A few pictures:

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3. Ju 88A-4, Sicily, June 1941 (Revell 1/72)

This was my entry to the Ju 88 STGB in 2016, but I didn't manage to finish it in the time frame of the GB. It's my most complex and ambitious build to date, as it's a super-detailing project, using Eduard's BIG PE set and some scratch-building. It took me just under three months to finish. Details in the RFI and WIP threads.

 

The main pictures:

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That's all. Thanks for looking

 

Cheers

 

Jaime

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SimonT]

Really nice models, quality regardless of quantity. You're a master at painting cockpits, that's clear!

[Ozzy]

Nice going Jamie, glad you got the 88 finished.

[mirageiv]

Excellent models, that Ju 88 is something really special, even more so for a 1/72 kit!

[Stew Dapple]

Lovely collection Jaime, they are all top quality, but your 88 is something else; absolutely beautiful

 

Cheers,

 

Stew

 

 

[CedB]

A great collection Jaime. As you know, I admire your attention to detail, exhibited so well on the '88.

Hopefully you'll have more modelling time in 2017 - that stash is getting bigger and bigger!

Have a great Christmas and I hope you're taking a break from 'the grind' to spend some time with the family.

[jrlx]

6 hours ago, SimonT said:

Really nice models, quality regardless of quantity. You're a master at painting cockpits, that's clear!

 

Thanks Simon,  very kind! 

 

5 hours ago, Ozzy said:

Nice going Jamie, glad you got the 88 finished.

 

Thanks Ozzy!  I really liked building this one and I consider it my best effort yet

 

2 hours ago, mirageiv said:

Excellent models, that Ju 88 is something really special, even more so for a 1/72 kit!

 

Thanks mirageiv!  I'm now completely addicted to super-detailing,  which is not good considering the size of my stash...

 

2 hours ago, Stew Dapple said:

Lovely collection Jaime, they are all top quality, but your 88 is something else; absolutely beautiful

 

Cheers,

 

Stew

 

 

 

Thanks Stew,  very kind and much appreciated! 

 

2 hours ago, CedB said:

A great collection Jaime. As you know, I admire your attention to detail, exhibited so well on the '88.

Hopefully you'll have more modelling time in 2017 - that stash is getting bigger and bigger!

Have a great Christmas and I hope you're taking a break from 'the grind' to spend some time with the family.

 

Thank you Ced!  Very kind,  as always! 

Hopefully,  I'll recover my modelling enthusiasm and get back to the epic struggle against my stash

 

I wish you all a great Christmas

 

Cheers

 

Jaime

 

 

 

 

[PlaStix]

Hi Jaime. Only three, but three really beautiful models. And, as has been said above, the work you put into the cockpits is  absolutely superb. I'm looking forward to following more of you builds in 2017. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Kind regards,

Stix

[jrlx]

Hi Stix,

 

thank you very much for your interest and very kind words!  I hope I regain my modelling enthusiasm soon and manage to finish a few more models next year.  There is an excessive number of extremely interesting GBs and I'll be hosting one in 2017, so there's plenty of incentive

 

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and look forward to follow your future builds! 

 

Cheers

 

Jaime

[CliffB]

I can really appreciate those beautiful 1/72 cockpits Jaime

Cliff

 

 

[jrlx]

Thank you Cliff,  much appreciated

 

Cheers

 

Jaime 

[Gary West]

That Ju-88 is gorgeous

[jrlx]

Thank you Gary, very kind

 

Cheers

 

Jaime